Petit Palä
How do you revive a historic building while adapting it for modern use? This was the challenge for Studio Stockholm with the transformation of Moraset 1 into Petit Palä, a new office palace located on Stockholm’s bustling Sveavägen 50.
- Client
- Gemfast
- Location
- Sveavägen 50, Stockholm
- Project start
- 2023
- Photographer
- Calvelo Art
Originally built by an apothecary in the late 19th century as a shop and his own residence, the building required a vision that honored its past yet embraced the future.
By working with the architectural legacy of each floor, Studio Stockholm based the conceptual idea on a variety of environments with distinct characters; from preserved vaults to spacious meeting rooms, a new rooftop terrace, and a communal orangery for gatherings. The project involved careful renovation to preserve what already existed, while also innovating to transform the space into a modern office that meets both today’s and future demands. All within a unified and cohesive concept – Petit Palä, which translates to ‘the little palace.’
Challenge
- Addressing the challenges of updating a historic structure with outdated elements to meet modern standards without compromising its integrity.
- Crafting an office layout that efficiently utilizes space, ensuring fluid movement and functional areas tailored to the needs of one tenant.
- Executing an ambitious renovation project within a constrained timeline, requiring meticulous planning and coordination to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
Process
- Establishing the new brand presence of Petit Palä, and ensuring all parties embraced the significance of the project name and its implications for the building’s identity.
- Balancing the old with the new, preserving essential historical elements while introducing modern features and technologies to enhance functionality.
- Working closely with all stakeholders to maintain a cohesive strategy that respects the building’s past while making it viable for future use.
Result
- Establishing the new brand presence of Petit Palä, and ensuring all parties embraced the significance of the project name and its implications for the building’s identity.
- Balancing the old with the new, preserving essential historical elements while introducing modern features and technologies to enhance functionality.
- Working closely with all stakeholders to maintain a cohesive strategy that respects the building’s past while making it viable for future use.
